Pitches wanted (writing that matters) | 50 cents per word (Patreon)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: WRITER'S DIGEST

JULY/AUGUST 2026

THEME: Writing That Matters, Writing the Truth  

In this issue, we’re focusing on writing what matters, because writing matters more than ever. Whether it’s advice for writing emotions that give fiction deeper life truths, writing about so-called taboo topics that deserve to be addressed, or writing about hard truths in memoir, this issue aims to give writers the courage to create writing that matters. 

Click here to submit your pitch for July/August 2026: https://forms.gle/ukm39gp7qiKhZwJG8  

Full guidelines: https://www.writersdigest.com/resources/submission-guidelines

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://www.writersdigest.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Writer’s Digest is a magazine for beginning and established writers that publishes how-to articles, interviews, and market information. It covers topics such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, query letters, and business of writing. The publication supports writers in developing both craft and professional opportunity by offering advice, inspiration, and resources. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Write Better Fiction, Write Better Nonfiction, Write Better Poetry, Get Published, Be Inspired

• Review the submission guidelines here.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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